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A1 German for Beginners – the first steps in learning German

German Course A1

Communication in simple everyday situations

German Class A1 Beginners

Topics and Content in the German language course A1 for Beginners

In the German Course A1 for Beginners you will learn:

Communication in simple situations, e.g. greeting, introducing yourself, talking about family, shopping, talking about the weather, and expressing wishes.

You will learn the basics of German grammar, such as articles, verbs in the present tense, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order in a sentence, and the accusative case.

You will also learn some things about culture and traditions in Germany and Austria.

The A1 course prepares you for the ÖSD exam (Austrian German Language Diploma). The course content is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Speaking is the key – Conversational German courses in Vienna

The Deutschzentrum Wien offers an excellent opportunity to learn the German language in a practical and communicative environment. Speaking is the main focus of the courses and makes up at least half of the lessons. This makes the courses ideal for anyone who wants to actively improve their language skills.
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Why is your German course at Deutschzentrum Wien so effective?

At Deutschzentrum Wien, you can complete a level in one month, which means, for example, the entire beginner level A1 in four weeks. How do we make this possible?
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Business communication in German in Vienna

Many people learn German so that they can work in their profession in Germany or Austria. How good does your German have to be in order to use it at work?

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Can I already speak German with A1?

If you have completed level A1, you can already have simple conversations in German. The A1 level is referred to as basic language usage. It means, for example:


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How many hours are needed for German A1?

It depends on each student how long it takes to complete level A1. At our school, the A1 course consists of a total of 48 lessons (each 45 minutes) as in-person classes at the school. In addition, there are about 48 more lessons on our learning platform and for homework. To learn German quickly, one should practice German daily in addition to the course, e.g. read magazines, watch YouTube videos in German, or set social media like TikTok, Instagram, and Threads to German.
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What topics do you learn in the A1 German course?

You learn to communicate in simple situations, introduce yourself, talk about your family, hobbies, and work, and handle simple everyday situations. With this knowledge, you can pass the A1 exam. The self-study exercises on our website are helpful. You can also quickly practice your German by reading small texts from the beginning, such as advertising brochures and children's books, and watching videos on YouTube. Additionally, you should try out the learned phrases in everyday life from the beginning.

Is it possible to learn German A1 online?

You can participate in all courses at our school online via Consularia Office (no installation required!).
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How quickly can you learn German A1?

The A1 German level for beginners can be completed at our school in an eight-week standard course or a four-week intensive course.
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Which grammar do you learn in the A1 German course?

You will learn the most important basics of German grammar and the linguistic structures needed for the beginner level, i.e., communication in simple situations.

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Next Courses

November 3, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
08:30 am - 10:00 am B1.1 B1.2 B1.1 B1.2 B1.1
10:15 am - 11:45 am A1.1 A1.1 A1.2 A1.1 B1.2
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm A2.1 A1.2 A2.1 A2.1 A1.2
02:15 pm - 03:45 pm B2.2 A2.2 B2.2 A2.2 A2.2
04:00 pm - 05:30 pm B2.1 B2.2 B2.1 B2.1

Evening courses: November 3, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
04:15 pm - 05:45 pm
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm A1.2
B1.1
A1.2
B1.1
A1.2
B1.1

December 1, 2025 - December 19, 2025

Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
08:30 am - 10:00 am A1.1 A1.1 A1.1 A1.1 A1.2
10:15 am - 11:45 am A2.1 A1.2 A1.2
A2.1
A1.2
A2.1
A2.1
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm A2.2
B1.1
A2.2
B1.1
A2.2
B1.1
A2.2 B1.1
02:15 pm - 03:45 pm B1.2
B2.1
B1.2
B2.1
B1.2 B1.2
B2.1
B2.1
04:00 pm - 05:30 pm B2.2 B2.2 B2.2 B2.2

January 7, 2026 - February 4, 2026

Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
08:30 am - 10:00 am A2.1 A2.1 A2.2 A2.1 A2.2
10:15 am - 11:45 am B1.1 A2.2 B1.1 B1.1 B1.2
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm A1.1 B1.2 A1.1 B1.2 A1.1
02:15 pm - 03:45 pm A1.2 A1.2 B2.1 A1.2 B2.2
04:00 pm - 05:30 pm B2.2 B2.1 B2.2 B2.1

Evening courses: January 7, 2026 - February 4, 2026

Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
04:15 pm - 05:45 pm
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm A2.1 A2.1 A2.1

Contact

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info[at]german-course-vienna.com

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Monday - Friday / 9 am - 3 pm

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